The Manchester Model Railway Society (MMRS) is one of the oldest model railway clubs in the United Kingdom, being founded in 1925 by J. A. Dean.

Since 1969 we have owned our own clubroom (Dean Hall) which is only 5 miles south of Manchester city centre. This is home to layouts in most of the popular scales, some of which are largely complete, with two in the early stages of construction. Among the former is the award winning Dewsbury Midland in 00.

Dean Hall also has a library with reference copies of all of the main monthly model railway magazines as well as books, videos and dvds which can be borrowed.

Our well-equipped workshop is available for use by those with the requisite skills. Our more expert members are always willing to pass on their knowledge with classes on using the lathe, building construction, and beginners' and advanced soldering techniques.

We have a worldwide membership and presently have vacancies for new members aged 16+. Beginners, improvers and expert modellers are all welcome.

Please browse our website and see the great facilities which we have in our clubroom. We look forward to meeting you.

Forthcoming monthly meetings

July
60 years of Transport Enthusiasm.
A talk by Dr Angus McDougall

August
Running night

Latest changes to the site

Important information about the Exhibitions in 2009 and 2010 [Exhibition]

July Link [Members' page]

News and photos of the new 0n30 layout, new station building on Hazelwood, trackwork problems on Slattocks [Layouts]

Dewsbury Midland

Dewsbury Midland is our award winning OO finescale layout which has frequently appeared in the model press. It features an urban scene with superb model buildings and it even has a working model roadway with cars, lorries and buses all going up and down the hill.

The period can be changed so you may see operation with either steam or diesels.

Away from Dean Hall you can see Dewsbury Midland at the Rochdale exhibition in February 2010 and then at our own show in October 2010.

Forthcoming courses for members

Modelling in Plasticard (Phil Taylor)

Signal Construction (Derek Mundy)